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To: SmithL
The Constitution does not expressly grant habeas corpus, but it is certainly implied by Article 1, section 9. The same section seems to limit the suspension of habeas corpus to cases of rebellion or invasion.

Habeas corpus was suspended in several parts of the country during the Civil War (i.e. a rebellion). I don't think that, for instance, unlawful enemy combatants captured overseas meets the constitutional test for it's suspension.

12 posted on 01/24/2007 8:03:48 AM PST by Jeff F
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To: Jeff F

Lincoln suspended it 3 times during that "Bloody Affair". He arrested over 13,000 US citizens during the war.


22 posted on 01/24/2007 8:16:03 AM PST by lovecraft (Specialization is for insects.)
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To: Jeff F

This country is under a rebellion right now by Leftists and the MSM.


57 posted on 01/24/2007 9:10:09 AM PST by balch3
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